From Letters to Disability Benefits for Bob Hoover
Bob, a trained nurse and PhD holder, develops multiple sclerosis leading to loss of work. He applies for Social Security disability benefits, is approved, and his daughter Clare receives dependent benefits while his wife Patty may qualify if not working. He can Medicare after two years and may earn under several disability work incentives while receiving benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob
Social Security
Clare
Patty
Social Security Office
Expressions from Experience art contest at Kendal Oberlin
In Beachwood 140 entries from 14 northeast Ohio retirement communities were entered in eight categories for the second annual Expressions from Experience show. Artists from Kendal at Oberlin and Elyria’s United Methodist Village joined the effort, with awards spanning fine art folk art sculpture photography and poetry. The exhibit aims to empower older adults to take pride in their work and prove art is a lifelong possibility, culminating in a state competition in Dayton September 11 to 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Khere Tarsitano
Tarsitano
Kendal
Oberlin
Association of Ohio Philanthropic Homes
Beachwood
Wyedén Knanvin
Etta Ruth Weigel
Beth Bordine
United Methodist
Elyria
Northeast Ohio
Dear Abby letters on disability awareness and obituaries
Reader shares pain at being called the little boy in the wheelchair and asks for empathy toward disabled people. A second note questions obituaries and preferred photos, with Abby’s guidance on respectful portrayal and updates in obit practices.
Elyria Leaders and River Vision for Growth
Lorain County historian Connie Davis recalls early Elyria business leaders who shaped the Chamber of Commerce and the city’s industrial base. She notes Elyria’s railroad lines, Lake Erie water, and Black River as ongoing assets while urging thoughtful riverfront recreation development for future prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria Chamber of Commerce
Archie H. West
Chauncey Smythe
Thew Shovel
Joe Heil
Heil Moving and Storage
Fred Reider
Bendix
Milan Bendik
General Industries
George Brian
Columbia Gas
Jay Fitch
Elyria Savings
H. Wurst
F.S. Reely
W.L. Fay W.A. Ely
W.E. Brooks
Wm. Heldmyer
W.H. Chitts
Lake Erie
Elyria
Cleveland
San Antonio
Elyrians
Broad Street Bridge
West Bridge Street
Black River
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bill Hoover
Loran
Bill Shoover
Talena Arttists
Association of Ohio Philanthropic Homes, Housing and Services For the
Dayton
Mary Louise van Dyke
Tom Protzman
Paul Armold
Lorain County
Spon
Aruce P
Abby
J.E.G
Nazareth
Dear
P.O. Box
Los Angeles
Cay
Fagicalt van Buren
Board of Improvements
Ohio
Cascade
Elywood
James Thomas
Connie Davis
Lugy West
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